Intelligent Technical Briefing

Most RFQs
fail before
they're sent.

Check if your part is manufacturable, production-ready, and supplier-fit — before you waste time chasing quotes that go nowhere.

Run your RFQ Check → How it works
Drop your STL here Auto-detects units · Mesh validation · Volume analysis
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ITB Step 1
Dim X
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Dim Y
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Volume
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The problem

Why most RFQs go nowhere

  • 01Sent to the wrong process — a CNC quote for a geometry only additive can handle
  • 02Missing critical production details — tolerances, surface finish, certifications
  • 03Unrealistic tolerances or material selections that inflate cost by 3×
  • 04Sent to unqualified suppliers who lack the capability or capacity
The result? Delays, ghosting, and endless back-and-forth with vendors who shouldn't have received the request.
73%
of RFQs fail at least one critical check
2.4×
longer lead time on unvalidated requests
58%
sent to the wrong supplier type
11h
average wasted quoting time per bad RFQ
Interactive tool

RFQ Readiness Check

In under 2 minutes, evaluate if your RFQ is ready for manufacturing. Upload an STL for automatic geometry analysis, or answer manually.

rfq_readiness_check.itb
~2 min
Step 01 / 05
Part Geometry Complexity
Auto-fill from STL Upload .stl — geometry is detected automatically
GEO-A
Simple
Prismatic / block form, no internal features
GEO-B
Moderate
Ribs, bosses, or curved surfaces
GEO-C
Complex
Thin walls, undercuts, internal channels
GEO-D
Freeform
Organic / topology-optimised geometry
Step 02 / 05
Material Selection
USE-A
Prototype
Form / fit / function testing
USE-B
Tooling
Fixture, jig, or production aid
USE-C
End-use part
Direct production component
Step 03 / 05
Tolerance Requirements
Loose (±0.5mm) Standard (±0.2mm) Tight (±0.05mm)
Standard tolerance — ±0.2 mm
CERT-A
No certification
Internal use / development
CERT-B
ISO 9001
Quality management
CERT-C
AS9100 / NADCAP
Aerospace / defence
Step 04 / 05
Production Volume
QTY-A
1–5 parts
One-off or prototyping run
QTY-B
6–50 parts
Low-volume production
QTY-C
51–500 parts
Bridge or serial production
QTY-D
500+ parts
High-volume manufacturing
Step 05 / 05
Intended Process (Optional)
PROC-A
FDM / FFF
Industrial filament deposition
PROC-B
SLS / MJF
Powder bed fusion (polymer)
PROC-C
DMLS / SLM
Metal powder bed fusion
PROC-D
CNC Machining
Subtractive / milling / turning
PROC-E
Not sure yet
Need recommendation
Analysis complete
0
/100
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Manufacturable
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Production-ready
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Supplier-fit
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Continue to full ITB → Upload your STL and complete your technical briefing to reach qualified suppliers.
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Category positioning

This isn't another quoting tool

Most platforms optimise what happens after you send an RFQ. We focus on what happens before.
The biggest delays in manufacturing happen in misaligned requests — not in slow quotes.

Capability Standard Platforms ForgedLink ITB
Pre-send RFQ validation ✕ None ✓ Full check
Geometry analysis ✕ Upload only ✓ STL mesh + bbox + volume
Process recommendation ✕ Manual ✓ AI-guided ITB
Supplier pre-qualification ✕ Open pool ✓ Capability-matched
Direct invite workflow ✕ Not supported ✓ Accept / clarify / decline
Who it's for
For manufacturers

Engineers & Buyers

  • Avoid dead-end RFQs that get ignored
  • Get early feedback on manufacturability before committing
  • Reduce iteration cycles with suppliers
  • Reach the right process and supplier faster
  • Pre-fill technical specs from your STL automatically
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For service providers

AM Bureaus & CNC Shops

  • Receive higher-quality, pre-validated RFQs
  • Reduce time spent quoting poor-fit jobs
  • Increase win rates with better-aligned requests
  • Engage with pre-qualified demand only
  • Accept, clarify, or decline invites directly
Every RFQ that reaches you has passed the readiness check.
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Stop sending RFQs
that go nowhere.

Run your part through the readiness check in 2 minutes. Then submit a technical briefing that suppliers actually respond to.

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